(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, Colons Obverse AU55 PCGS.
K-21, R.7. A very rare Christopher Bechtler variety,
distinguished from other 128 G(rain) issues by a colon instead of a
period after the G. This is a problem-free piece with bright luster
about the legends and an absence of noticeable abrasions. A brief
lint mark (as struck) beneath the H in BECHTLER serves as an
identifier.

The 1981 Don Kagin standard reference for the pioneer gold series
lists K-21 as R.8, which suggests two known. However, as of (2/13),
PCGS has a population of six pieces in all grades (2 in 55, 1
finer), and NGC has a total census of two examples, which suggests
Rarity-7 may be more appropriate. The following examples have
appeared at auction in recent decades: